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Alvord

Iowa · 196 residents · 0.577 sq mi
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Alvord has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
+5%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
340 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1591882172462751990201020202024Alvord
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,321
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,692
+37%since 2000
from $17,300 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+17%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.9%(49)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alvord, Iowa?

Alvord, Iowa has about 196 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alvord, Iowa?

The typical household in Alvord, Iowa earns about $47,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alvord, Iowa expensive?

In Alvord, Iowa, the median home is worth about $59,500.

How educated are people in Alvord, Iowa?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alvord, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alvord, Iowa?

About 3.2% of people in Alvord, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alvord, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Alvord, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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